Mr Bhupal Chitnavis is a distinguished Consultant Neurosurgeon specialising in spinal surgery. He is currently practising at King's College Hospital, London, where he has been a vital part of the team since his appointment in 2000.

Mr Chitnavis earned his medical degree from Guy's Hospital, London, and completed his specialist surgical training at Great Ormond Street and King's College Hospital. During his tenure at King's, he developed a profound interest in vascular neurosurgery and spinal surgery, mentored by Professor Anthony Strong and Dr Richard Gullan. His extensive neurosurgical experience also includes training in Birmingham with the late Professor Edward Hitchcock and at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery with Professor Lindsay Simon. Additionally, he has expertise in high flow vascular bypass techniques.

Mr Chitnavis' primary focus is on spinal surgery, with a particular interest in complex stabilisation and the development of new instrumentation. He also possesses significant expertise in orthopaedic spinal surgery methods, having trained in Germany with Professor Jurgen Harms and at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London.

In addition to his private practice, Mr Chitnavis is actively involved in surgical charity work in developing nations. He is dedicated to training both spinal and neurosurgeons at the Royal College of Surgeons and continues to contribute to the NHS. His professional memberships include the Society of British Neurosurgeons, the Independent Doctors Federation, and the CyberKnife Society.

Mr Chitnavis is proficient in a range of procedures and treatments, including laminectomy, cervical spine surgery, lumbar spine decompression, lumbar spine microdiscectomy, complex instrument spine surgery, spinal injections for pain, surgery for sciatica, and CyberKnife treatments. He treats various conditions such as scoliosis, neck pain, and arm pain.

Mr Chitnavis' commitment to advancing spinal surgery and his dedication to patient care make him a highly respected figure in the field of neurosurgery.